Feathered Marathoner: Wrinkle the duck Becomes a Viral Star at the NYC Marathon
An emotional support duck named Wrinkle has taken the internet by storm after an adorable video captured her waddling through the New York City Marathon in tiny red running shoes. Owned by artists Justin Wood and Joyce Kung, Wrinkle has already built a strong following on TikTok thanks to her charming videos — from playing in autumn leaves to exploring shops and splashing in puddles. But it was her unexpected appearance at one of the world’s most prestigious races that truly won hearts everywhere.
The New York City Marathon, a globally renowned 26.2-mile race, attracts over 30,000 runners from across the world each year. But in the 2021 edition, one unique participant stood out from the crowd: a determined Pekin duck. That’s right — Wrinkle joined tens of thousands of human runners to take part in the celebrated event, delighting onlookers with her confident stride and bright red shoes.While she didn’t cross the finish line with a medal, Wrinkle’s enthusiastic performance and unique presence made her an instant sensation. Videos of her confidently waddling alongside seasoned athletes quickly went viral, earning her praise, laughter, and a wave of admiration from fans around the globe.
Her proud owners couldn’t be happier. “Wrinkle the duck is more than just a beautiful Pekin duck,” they wrote online. “She is a full-grown adult human child. She is fast. She is speed. She is zoom. She is Wrinkle. Still fast as duck boiiii.”Wrinkle herself also took to social media to share the big moment with her fans. On her Instagram account, she posted: “I ran the NY marathon! I'll get even better next year! Thanks to all the humans that were cheering for me.”As she continues to capture hearts with every quirky adventure, one thing is clear — Wrinkle is no ordinary duck. She’s a marathon-running, red-shoe-wearing superstar.
An emotional support duck named Wrinkle has taken the internet by storm after an adorable video captured her waddling through the New York City Marathon in tiny red running shoes. Owned by artists Justin Wood and Joyce Kung, Wrinkle has already built a strong following on TikTok thanks to her charming videos — from playing in autumn leaves to exploring shops and splashing in puddles. But it was her unexpected appearance at one of the world’s most prestigious races that truly won hearts everywhere.
The New York City Marathon, a globally renowned 26.2-mile race, attracts over 30,000 runners from across the world each year. But in the 2021 edition, one unique participant stood out from the crowd: a determined Pekin duck. That’s right — Wrinkle joined tens of thousands of human runners to take part in the celebrated event, delighting onlookers with her confident stride and bright red shoes.While she didn’t cross the finish line with a medal, Wrinkle’s enthusiastic performance and unique presence made her an instant sensation. Videos of her confidently waddling alongside seasoned athletes quickly went viral, earning her praise, laughter, and a wave of admiration from fans around the globe.Her proud owners couldn’t be happier. “Wrinkle the duck is more than just a beautiful Pekin duck,” they wrote online. “She is a full-grown adult human child. She is fast. She is speed. She is zoom. She is Wrinkle. Still fast as duck boiiii.”Wrinkle herself also took to social media to share the big moment with her fans. On her Instagram account, she posted: “I ran the NY marathon! I'll get even better next year! Thanks to all the humans that were cheering for me.”As she continues to capture hearts with every quirky adventure, one thing is clear — Wrinkle is no ordinary duck. She’s a marathon-running, red-shoe-wearing superstar.
